Saudi Readymix and Betolar co-operate with low-carbon concrete solutions for Saudi Arabian Market

Betolar Plc 

Press Release 

11 November at 04:15 P.M. EET 

Saudi Readymix and Betolar co-operate with low-carbon concrete solutions for Saudi Arabian Market 

Betolar and Saudi Readymix (SRMCC), the leading producer and supplier of ready-mixed concrete products in Saudi Arabia, have partnered to achieve a significant milestone in sustainable concrete technology. The joint project, running from 2023 to 2024, has successfully developed breakthrough low-carbon concrete recipes, tailored to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration reinforces both companies' alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, demonstrating their commitment to transforming the construction landscape with environmentally responsible practices. 

The project led to the development of two advanced low-carbon concrete formulations: 

• A fully cement-free mix, offering a significant reduction in carbon emissions and contributing to greener construction practices. 

• A mix with an ultra-low cement dosage of 2.5%, driving further sustainability in concrete production. 

These innovative solutions were achieved by incorporating alternative binder materials such as ground-granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and natural pozzolans. Betolar's proprietary Geoprime technology played a pivotal role in activating these binders, allowing the new concrete formulations to meet key performance metrics. Extensive slump and compressive strength tests confirmed the practicality and scalability of these solutions for the Saudi Arabian market. 

Ahmad Alzaza, Senior Researcher at Betolar, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: 
"This project pushed the boundaries of innovation by bringing low-carbon technology into the ready-mix concrete space. We are proud to have contributed to a solution that will help advance sustainable construction across Saudi Arabia." 

Chris Leptokaridis, Technology & Strategy Director at Saudi Readymix, highlighted the project's importance to local market dynamics: "Saudi Readymix has been at the forefront of developing new technologies to meet our customers' increasing demand for eco-friendly, low-CO2 solutions. Our partnership with Betolar has enabled us to successfully deliver on this goal, offering groundbreaking concrete recipes that significantly reduce carbon emissions." 

The low-carbon concrete solutions developed by Betolar and Saudi Readymix are not only addressing the immediate needs of the construction industry but are also contributing to the Saudi Arabias’ broader efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. 

Betolar Plc 

More information: 

Ville Voipio, Director, Construction & Marketing, ville.voipio@betolar.com 

About Betolar 

Betolar Plc is a pioneering Finnish materials technology company driving the green transition in mining and construction. Betolar’s mission is to help reduce CO₂ emissions and the use of virgin natural resources. 

Betolar develops low-carbon and waste-free solutions for the mining and metals industries, and its Geoprime® solution produces i.a. the world's lowest-emission hollow-core slabs. Betolar’s AI-powered Data Platform turns industrial side streams into value, accelerates solution development and builds global markets for side streams. 

Betolar was founded in 2016 and is domiciled in Kannonkoski, Finland. Betolar is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. For more information, visit www.betolar.com

About Saudi Readymix 

Saudi Readymix was founded on a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, playing a pivotal role in preserving the wealth of the nation and its people through over four decades of experience in the Kingdom’s construction sector. Aligned with Vision 2030, the company continues to push the boundaries of innovation by offering advanced concrete solutions that meet the evolving needs of the Kingdom’s infrastructure projects.